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Read. Follow. Verify.Ratification of Tribal-State Gaming Compacts (SB 864)
Record date · October 1, 2025
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill formally approves new and updated gaming agreements between the State of California and three specific tribal nations. It also exempts certain actions related to these agreements from standard state environmental review requirements.
The bill authorizes specific gaming operations for the Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria, the Pinoleville Pomo Nation, and the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, while establishing that these compact-related actions are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria
The tribe is a party to a new gaming compact ratified by this bill.
Pinoleville Pomo Nation
The tribe is a party to a first amendment to their existing gaming compact ratified by this bill.
Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation
The tribe is a party to a first amendment to their existing gaming compact ratified by this bill.
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CEQA Exemption for Tribal Compacts
The bill explicitly uses the concept of 'tribal sovereignty' to justify exempting compact-related actions from state environmental review.
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